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Advocates say zoning discriminates

Advocates say zoning discriminates

Two prominent voices for those living with developmental disabilities in St. Albert have called on council to amend the city's land-use bylaw.
Gibbons getaway driver gets day parole

Gibbons getaway driver gets day parole

A man convicted of manslaughter in a 2011 robbery has been granted day parole. Andrew Pliska pleaded guilty to manslaughter, robbery with threats of violence and two counts of forcible confinement in October 2012.
Council approves Smart City Master Plan

Council approves Smart City Master Plan

St. Albert council has approved its Smart City Master Plan after lengthy debates on several amendments. The plan's approval at the Oct.
Council approves branch library plan

Council approves branch library plan

St. Albert city council approved an early stage plan for a new branch library, but isn't yet ready to move forward with respect to the library's location. Councillors accepted the branch library conceptual plan for information Oct.
The best life lesson from the fall

The best life lesson from the fall

By Laurel Vespi I’m blessed living in Grandin where fall is always spectacular as the elm trees put on a spectacular show of golden brilliance. Fall definitely has a special appeal.
Lovin' life at the market

Lovin' life at the market

Cyndee Rasmussen learned to sew a mere five years ago when she was pregnant with her first daughter. She was looking for a diaper bag that fit her style and failed to find anything.
Francophone school nears completion

Francophone school nears completion

A full gym. A music room. Lockers to call their own. école Alexandre-Taché students will have all these and more in just over a month when they move into St. Albert's newest school.
School Notes

School Notes

Picture being shot Friday Sept. 30 at noon. Thousands of Alberta students paid tribute to the survivors of Canada’s residential school system Friday by donning orange shirts. Friday was the first official Orange Shirt Day in Alberta.
Alberta justice system receives lowest grade in country for fairness and access

Alberta justice system receives lowest grade in country for fairness and access

A new criminal justice report card found Alberta lacking in the areas of public safety, efficiency and fairness and access to justice.
Growth, transportation talk at State of the Region address

Growth, transportation talk at State of the Region address

St. Albert and Sturgeon County are making progress on several important regional initiatives, according to the two communities' mayors.
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